Two pipeline inspection gauge (PIG) traps were installed at Nord Stream 2’s PIG receiving station in Lubmin at the end of July / early August. Special heavy transport equipment brought the traps to northern Germany. They are nearly 20 metres long and weigh about 60 tonnes each.

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Installation of PIG traps at the construction site in Lubmin

Two pipeline inspection gauge (PIG) traps were installed at Nord Stream 2’s PIG receiving station in Lubmin at the end of July / early August. Special heavy transport equipment brought the traps to northern Germany. They are nearly 20 metres long and weigh about 60 tonnes each.